This antioxidant-rich root vegetable may help reduce inflammation.
Read on to find out how.
Inflammation is not all bad.
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This normal process also heals tissue and assists in your bodys repair and recovery.
This is called acute inflammation.
However, once a threat is gone or injury has healed, your body shuts down the inflammatory process.
Each vegetable offers unique phytochemicals and antioxidants that provide anti-inflammatory properties.
Thats why its tough to choose just one.
But there is actually one veggie that cant be beat (ha!).
1 vegetable to lower inflammation is beets.
Lets take a look at why.
Why Are Beets the Best for Lowering Inflammation?
Beyond their captivating colors, betalains present in beets are incredible anti-inflammatory agents.
But what are dietary nitrates, exactly?
Fortunately, beets are a great source of manganese.
(The highest amounts of betalain are found in the peel.)
Next time you eat beets, try them raw with the peel.
Its important to prep veggies how you like them so youll eat them.
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